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004: Why I Stopped Punishing My Kids: Replacing Punishment with Connection Part 1 by Bridget McNamara of Family Optimized

Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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Punishment and Revenge Are the Same Thing

Punishment and revenge are the same thing, says Alfie Cohn. His six-year-old daughter told him grownups get their kids to do what they want in a similar way people train dogs. He quit cold turkey by telling his children he wasn't going to punish them anymore.

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